Jennifer Worthin muistelmiin pohjautuva draama sijoittuu 1950-luvun Itä-Lontooseen ja seuraa kätilöiden sekä hoitajien arkea sodanjälkeisessä yhteisössä.
Sister Monica Joan holds the key to the diagnosis of a mystery illness.
A newly-promoted Jenny finds herself facing her most challenging case to date.
Sister Julienne works at Holloway Prison, and Shelagh receives a devastating diagnosis.
Jenny's life is turned upside down when Alec has a terrible accident.
Chummy and Cynthia meet a young woman with Down's syndrome who is found to be pregnant.
Patsy is removed from midwifery duties due to her brusque manner.
Chummy throws herself into preparations for a visit from her mother.
Shelagh and Dr Turner await news from the Adoption Society.
1959 is drawing to a close as the residents of Poplar prepare for Christmas.